For my sit-down meal reception, I am leaning heavily towards a duet entree instead of putting three options on the response card, keeping track of and marking each table setting with their choice of entree. I think it will be less hassle and allow me to print one menu, since everyone will be getting the same thing. I do want to provide a duet though so that there is more variety. That being said, which duet would you prefer? Keep in mind that none of my guests are vegetarians, there will be a cheese, cracker, and crudite cocktail hour before dinner and a salad course before the entree.

I think 2 types of meat is a little “meat-heavy” for one entree, and I like how the pasta adds a little more variety. Also, I think chicken would be the “safest” choice of meat and would appeal to the most amount of people. So I guess I would vote for chicken and pasta, although like PP said, it depends on how it’s prepared.

@KC-2722: My main objective is to find out if people prefer a dual protein, over a protein and pasta dish, or protein and fish. It’s essentially having two entrees on a plate, prepared with compotes and sauces not just a hunks of meat and not all mixed together. But, I personally think two proteins for an entree is overkill, just wanted to see other opinions. I will edit the post with full meal descriptions.

@camptown: they all look really good to me (in fact, i’m hungry now, thanks). you know your guests the best. which combination will they prefer? are they big meat eaters? are they more health conscious? do they prefer red meat over white meat? do they like fish?

my guests loved meat. the beef outweighed the chicken option 2:1. i knew they were not big fish eaters and no vegetarians.

when you think about the majority of your guests, it will make it easier for you to decide. however, it’s your guests so don’t take our word for it, we don’t know them.

I voted beef and salmon. I don’t usually like chicken at events. my 2nd choice would be beef and pasta. We’re serving our guests 4 course meal w no options (except vegetarian) instead of serving 3 courses with an option. Our main entree is beef. I don’t think chicken has to be offered.